Octopath Traveler Team Working On Other Titles For Switch

Octopath Traveler Team Working On Other Titles For Switch

In a recent interview with Game Informer, Octopath Traveler producer Tomoya Asano revealed that his development team is working on more titles for the Switch.

The team reportedly became its own division in April this year. “Square Enix has decided that it wants to focus on original titles for the Switch,” Asano said. “If Octopath Traveler does well and this is something that appeals to fans, we want to focus on Switch. Please pick up the Switch if you want to play games like Octopath Traveler.”

When asked if his other titles are in active development, or if they depend on the success of Octopath Traveler, he clarified his statment. “There are several other titles that we’re currently working on for Switch. If you could just wait a bit longer, we’ll work with Nintendo and announce them in the future.”

Asano has previously worked as producer on Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light and its spiritual successor Bravely Default. He did not share any details about the unannounced games, but it’s possible we might hear something at E3 next week.

Octopath Traveler will release on July 13th, 2018, for the Nintendo Switch.

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